We are pleased to offer you a selection of resources that we believe will aid you in your journey as a singer. Below are a selection that we find are particularly helpful to new students; we also encourage you to check out our YouTube channel, where you will find an array of informative videos and guides to further support your progression.
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Vocal Exercises
USB-Microphones
A good microphone is a must for virtual lessons. While we don’t have any requirements for what microphone you use, having a high quality microphone will allow us to give more granular feedback on your voice by removing much of the distortion and interference that often accompanies cheaper microphones such as those built into your computer.
These are microphone suggestions based on recommendations from colleagues and previous students that offer the best bang-for-your-buck.
- Blue Yeti: It is the best-selling USB microphone on the market with an impressive track record.
- Audio-Technica AT2020 USB + Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone
- Rode NT USB mini
External Speakers
Just as a good microphone is important for us to hear you, good speakers are important for you to hear us. While the quality of the built-in speakers for laptops has been drastically improving with the recent models if your computer’s speakers are not good below are a selection of external speakers that have been recommended to us by our colleagues for being the best bang-for-your-buck.
Helpful Apps
Below is a collection of phone apps and computer software that you may find helpful to your learning journey.
- Audacity: Free, open source, cross-platform audio software
- Metronome: A metronome app for iPhone and Android
- Turbo Scan: A document scanner for iPhone and iPad
- Piano: A piano keyboard app for iPhone and iPad
- Appcompanist: An app with an extensive library of accompaniment tracks